AFMC News

July 18, 2022
Space celebration returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

An eight-day space celebration will take place from July 30 through Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Space Celebration offers something for the whole family to enjoy and includes guest speakers, space-themed exhibits, a build-and-launch rocket activity and a 21+ After Dark
July 18, 2022
Hanscom civilian honored at the White House

A Hanscom computer scientist received recognition for his first place win in the 2021 President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition during a July 15 ceremony at the White House.
July 18, 2022
First-ever guided launch of AIM-120D3 complete

Successfully engaging a QF-16 full-scale aerial target, June 30, 2022.
July 18, 2022
B-1 training device to get Virtual update

Leveraging research and development work done under a Phase II SBIR contract, the Simulators Division B-1 Training Systems team executed a contract modification to update the Cockpit Procedures Trainers with a new device that meets expanded capacities for B-1 aircrew training.
July 15, 2022
A Look Back...at the early evolution of Air Force Materiel Command

A look back at the early evolution of the Air Force Materiel Command.
July 15, 2022
Eagle to celebrate golden anniversary

The F-15 Eagle is celebrating its 50th birthday this month with events planned across the country.
July 14, 2022
Air Force announces top athletes of the year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force recently announced a winter Olympian and a nationally ranked Jiu-Jitsu champion as the 2021 Female and Male Athletes of the Year – Airman 1st Class Kelly Curtis and Staff Sgt. Justin Southichack, respectively.Female Athlete of the Year
July 14, 2022
AFRL Regional Research Hub makes headway, plans to announce initial projects in near future

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s pilot initiative to establish regional research networks in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic (AFRL Regional Research Hubs) is progressing as operational processes are established by the lead institutions, Purdue and Cornell universities.
July 14, 2022
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline goes live July 16

A new 988 telephone number has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United
July 14, 2022
746th Test Squadron develops high power jammer system for continuous tracking

With the goal of improving the ability to test increasingly robust GPS systems for aerial assets, the 746th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, developed a high power jammer tracking system, or HPJ-T, to provide constant GPS jamming on a system for an extended period of time.The
July 14, 2022
Robins Air Force Base opens new MQ-9 Reaper facility

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new MQ-9 Reaper aircraft electronics repair facility at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 12, 2022.
July 14, 2022
No place like home: Program improvements help Air Force cultivate better base housing

In three years since launching a sweeping effort to improve housing for Airman, Guardians and their families, the Department of the Air Force has completed more than 90 percent of its initial improvement goals.
July 13, 2022
AFMC celebrates 10th anniversary of a successful major reorganization

The Five Center Construct centered on a fundamental change in the way that AFMC would conduct its primary missions. Instead of location-specific organizational structure that required full support staffs at each location, the new construct would be mission-based. Each major mission would have a
July 13, 2022
Air Force completes another successful hypersonic test

The Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon Booster Test Flight-3 was the 12th flight for the program and third release demonstration.
July 13, 2022
New medical profile system to enhance communication, readiness

A new medical profile system aimed at improving communication and overall readiness has been developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency and the Defense Health Agency, and is slated to roll out to military treatment facilities later

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